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Laredo woman arrested after DPS finds mother hidden in car trunk during traffic stop
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk Kobe Arriaga , as published by KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News
· July 11, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points They were taken into custody by US Border Patrol. A woman from Laredo is facing serious charges after a traffic stop in Val Verde County.
A woman from Laredo is facing serious charges after a traffic stop in Val Verde County. The woman, who was driving, was stopped by a trooper. A search of the vehicle revealed a surprising discovery - a woman hidden in the trunk, who was found to be the mother of a child in the back seat.
The mother and child are believed to be from Colombia. They were taken into custody by US Border Patrol. The driver was arrested and charged with smuggling offenses.
Further details about the incident and charges are available from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
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Category: safety Published: July 11, 2026 Source: KGNS (NBC/ABC affiliate) — Local News Reading time: 1 min
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